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OLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Colleton County School District (CCSD) School Board on Thursday voted to accept Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave’s resignation. Dr. Cave was placed on administrative leave weeks ago with little explanation as to why. The board did not elaborate on the nature of the...

Family photos show Kelsy Davis growing up: having fun on a skateboard, celebrating milestones, and becoming a father. He lived in Summerville - a small town in South Carolina home to around 13,000 families and a mother who clings to a life gone too soon. “It’s too hard for me...

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Nearly two weeks ago, the Colleton County School Board voted to place their superintendent on administrative leave. Now, hundreds of community members have signed a petition to reinstate her. Dr. Vallerie Cave was placed on leave while the school board “investigates information” that was brought...

RAVENEL, S.C. (WCBD) – Traffic patterns, potholes, speeding, and more – our team is working to find solutions to problems that are driving you crazy on the roads. Over the past few weeks, News 2 has heard from many of you about problems on the roadways – but one issue had stood out more than […]

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The families of a Johns Island man and Walterboro woman who died in a crash in West Ashley one day after Christmas in 2021 are suing the estate of the alleged drunk driver who caused their deaths. Donna Bryan, the sister of Chad Belue,...

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A family is without a place to stay after a fire devastated a duplex in Colleton County on Saturday. According to Colleton County Fire-Rescue, at around 9 a.m., an occupant in one of the units began to smell smoke. While investigating the source of the scent, the man found flames coming from the front windows of the neighboring unit.

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) –The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Monday night in the Hollywood area. Deputies responded just before 10 p.m. to the shooting reported near Storage and Church Hill roads. One victim was found inside a vehicle and was pronounced dead and five others were transported […]

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Hampton County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD)- Harris Teeter will offer customers a chance to save on gas this weekend as it celebrates the grand opening of a new fuel center in Summerville. Between June 2 and June 4, customers can get 40 cents off per gallon at the Sawmill Village Fuel Center located at 604 Bacons Bridge Road. […]

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County’s emergency management leaders are taking another creative approach when it comes to encouraging residents to be prepared for hurricane season – this time with a special coffee. Dorchester County Emergency Management is partnering with Coastal Coffee Roasters for a new roasted caffeinated beverage called Storm Surge Coffee. Thomas […]

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Fire crews say a home has caught fire a second time after the homeowner was burning brush in Colleton County. Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to a structure fire on Deleoch Avenue at 11:27 a.m. Thursday morning. CCFR arrived to find flames on the eaves and roof of the home. Pieces of […]

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Summerville High School and athletics success go hand in hand. “There’s a sign in the school that has all the different sports with the years they’ve won state championships under it. And to walk by that sign daily and there be a blank under softball. To finally put the year 2023 […]

Detectives have been making progress in their investigation into Stephen Smith‘s death and have served new warrants and subpoenas connected to the case, RadarOnline.com has learned.The 19-year-old was found dead along Sandy Run Road on July 8, 2015, in what was initially labeled as a hit-and-run. After evidence was uncovered during an investigation into the Murdaugh family murders, authorities reclassified Smith's death as a homicide.Smith's mother's attorney, Eric Bland, said that the investigation has been steadfast and that police have told him that investigators have recently met with the state's Attorney General to give them the "full briefing" on the...

A leading retailer recently opened another new store location in South Carolina. Read on to learn more. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the leading discount tool retailer, Harbor Freight, celebrated the grand opening of its newest South Carolina store location in Summerville, according to a store opening announcement on the company's website.

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 40-year-old man Tuesday night. John Matthew Salter, 40, was last seen in the Brays Island area of Sheldon, according to authorities. Salter is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. Officials believe...

HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCSC) - It’s Waggin’ Wednesday and there’s two sweet girls from the Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary ready to find their fur-ever homes!. Up first is 8-year-old Moxie, who shelter staff say is great with both people and other four-legged friends. She loves a good nap, but she gets bursts of energy where she loves to be playful and silly. She will also greet you at the door when you come home with happy barks and wags! Moxie is currently listed as “special needs” because she has a hole in the roof of her mouth that is thought to have been caused by a stick. She had surgery done three times to cover the hole but unfortunately, it did not take. They say Moxie will live a typical dog’s life, but this condition can result in occasional boogies and excessive sneezing. She doesn’t need daily special care but does have these issues that a new owner would need to be aware of.

LADSON, S.C. – Trident Medical Center is getting ready to cut the ribbon on its new freestanding mental health hospital, Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness this Monday in Ladson starting at 10:30 a.m. The 60-bed, $47.5M mental health hospital will be the first in South Carolina in more than 30 years.

The Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees met May 30, 2023, and promoted three administrators, effective July 1st, 2023. Alice Kelley will serve as Principal at Gregg Middle School; Ebony Summers-Fogel will serve as Director of Personnel – Secondary; and Jennifer Tracy will serve as Principal at River Oaks Middle School.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - In a new wrongful death lawsuit filed in Dorchester County, lawyers allege that the Summerville Station Apartments were a “veritable tinderbox” before a deadly fire broke out last September. Freni Hazare and her teenage son Dhruve Chokshi died in their own apartment during the...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Residents across Dorchester County are encouraged to attend a hurricane preparedness expo to be held June 3 at Ashley River Park. The expo will feature interactive exhibits and emergency services demonstrations. The goal is to equip residents with essential knowledge and resources to stay safe during a hurricane or other […]